Well, I know there is some risk. But, I did ride several bikes in local shops and made notes about the comfort of each. I decided I definitely wanted carbon, and I definitely needed a top tube length of 525 with a 90mm stem. I also knew that I wanted a compact crankset at 170mm and short reach levers. The only way to get exactly that in my budget was through buying a frame on Ebay and getting it built by GVH Bikes. GVH will build up your frame to any specification you choose, and his prices and turn-around time are amazing. There was just no way I was going to be able to buy locally as much as I would have liked to.

So, I figure that, yes, there is some risk... But, I think that the worst that can happen is that I would need a different stem and maybe some adjustments of the handlebar placement. The frame comes with quite a bit of steerer tube, so I don't think there is much to worry about. There is a lot of room to play with to get the fit dialed in.

Just wish me luck!